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My Kenmore smells hot lioke burnt rubber when I use it. I have a beltless model.

I've got a Kenmore canister vacuum, Progressive 236123, and there's a burning smell from the belt side of the head--smells a lot like hot rubber. I've cleaned the agitator and changed the belt, but I still get the smell. It's stronger when I'm using "carpet" mode than when I'm using "bare floor" mode. Any ideas what the problem is?

When using my hoover wind tunnel the last few times it has emitted a burnt rubber smell so my husband checked the belt and is wasn't broken or off but now when I use the vacuum the beater bar doesn't seem to be going around as well as it should be can you help

I have a Z345 Electrolux cylinder vacuum cleaner, from the 1970s probably, but not used much. I have lost the guide. I forgot to change the bag before it was full. Smoke started to come out - smelling of burnt paper, not rubber. So switched off. It did not blow the fuse, and may be OK. I wish to inspect it. How do I open it up?
Alos I have an air filter and a motor filter for it. I have often changed the air filter on the top. How do I get at the motor filter, if there is one?
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Belt problem My belt broke. I put a new belt in, followed the instructions, seemed to be right but as I started using the vaccuum, it starting smelling like burnt rubber. The belt was extremely hot. Took it apart, tried again and the same thing happened. Please help me!!!!

Has a burnt rubber smell when i use it - Dirt Devil M084600 Dynamite Bagless Upright Vacuum

The belt may be worn or is about to break. It would be time to change the belt. This should solve the whole problem there. I believe the belt is a style 15 for this unit. your closest vacuum dealer should have one in stock. ...
Dirt Devil M084600 Dynamite Bagless Upright Vacuum

After a few minutes of using my vacume it starts to smell like burnt rubber. like the belt is burningthe only belt I can see looks fine and is turning the brush

My Kenmore model 116 33300300C smells like burning when we use it. The bag has been replaced

If it is a burning rubber smell it may be the belt slipping. Make sure your brushes are clean and spin freely and then put the belt back on and see if that helps. ...
Vacuums

I just used my Bissell Proheat, when I heard the vacuum sound get lower and lower then suddenly something "gave" and it got very loud and started emitting a burnt rubber smell. It still worked to put liquid into the carpet; seemed to have trouble getting it out. I checked the tank, filters, belt, and roller and all seemed OK - but when I started up again and looked down I saw sparks in the motor/belt area and shut it down immediately. Any thoughts?

The bearing that is located at the top of the vacuum motor has failed . Because of that the shaft of the motor's rotor is out of position and the pulley attached to it has started rubbing on the other pulleys, giving you that smell. the spark appear ...
Bissell 1699 ProHeat Clear View Upright Steam Vacuum

Kenmore progressive model 38812790 smelled like rubber burning then the brushes stopped turning. Does it have a belt, if so, how do I get to broken belt to replace?

My Kenmore elegance emits a burning rubber smell when used? What can I do?

We replaced the belt after about 5 uses, and now every once in a while it smells like burning rubber, I checked to belt to make sure it was ok, and then last week it started smoking. Is there reported problems with this model?

If the belt is hot or burning during use, it could be due to a beater brush, which the belt drives, being bound up in some manner.\015\012The beater brush is removed during belt changes and should be cleaned of all debris as best you can.\015\012At e ...
Dirt Devil Reaction Twin Cyclone Upright Vacuum

Simplicity freedom vacuum has a burnt rubber smell

If the belt is continually wearing out I would think that the brush cylinder is not free to rotate. Take the belt off and ensure that the brush cylinder moves freely. If is does not, then you need to investigate why - probably something wound round i ...
Simplicity 7250 Deluxe Vacuum

SEARS KENMORE CANISTER VACCUM, Model No. 107-23050, Volts 120AC, Type AV, Hertz 60, Amps 11: This is a small model vaccum with an on/off switch on the canister. The on/off switch has gone and the vaccum can only be used by plugging and unplugging it. I am looking for the replacement on/off switch part but Sears Kenmore has no listing for this vaccum or parts. I can't recall just how long ago it was purchased but could be 10 years (or more). As this model is perfect for the application neede

Just replaced the roller on my oreck XL, and it is smelling like burnt rubber

Hello, I have a problem with my Eureka Powerline bagged upright vacuum. It has a 12 amp motor and is model #4352, Type D. It was probably bought new in 1998. My problem is, while vacuuming today the motor seemed to slow down all of the sudden and then began smelling like burning rubber. I shut the vacuum off to check for blockages but could not find anything blocked. When I then turned it on again it runs but seems to only be running at 1/2 the motor speed and still has the rubber buring smell.

It sounds like a rubber sealing in the motor has come loose and is being constantly rubbed against the walls of the motor with would cause the smell and loss of motor speed caused by the fricton of rubber against the rod so if you can get to the moto ...
Vacuums

Hi, I have a canister Kenmore vacuum with power head. Everytime I use it, it smells sour. Its strong and like FEET with bad odor. My old Kenmore did the same thing but I used it anyway...because the power was great. We don't have feet problems or pets. The carpeting was new when we bought this vacuum.

Moisture/humidity mixed with organic dust (like sloughed skin cells) can cause the smell you describe in vacuums. I recommend that you purchase scented granules that are placed inside of the vacuum bag. Do not buy Carpet Fresh because the fine powd ...
Kenmore 23612 Progressive PowerMate Bagged Canister Vacuum

Kenmore 35923 beltless brush not working after rolling up shlace.

Its due to the grip of the brush and the motor not getting fit its became little bit like streched so this happens and in this case replacing the brushes and checking any other component broken near to it is necessary. ...
Kenmore 35912 / 35913 Progressive Upright Vacuum

Vacuum smells I have a 6 year old rainbow vacuum model E and it smells terrible everytime I use it. Probably because often times i don't remove the water basin after vacuuming and just let it sit. It's my own fault however now I don't know what to do to get rid of this terrible smell. I've water cleaned the hepa filter, not able to remove the separator screw to clean. Can you give me some suggestions?

In addition to vinegar, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is also an excellent remedy for many odour problems. Try generously sprinkling baking soda on a rug you wish to clean, and afterwards, vacuum up the spot. Rugs, and dirt ...
Vacuums

Burnt rubber smell when vacuuming

This could be a few things:A. If your model has a floor selector switch (Bare floor/tools - Carpet) your clutch could be worn. (there is a rubber clutch pad between your cam and roller shell) - Fix would be to replace the clutch pad and belt. ...
Simplicity Vacuums

Burnt smell on my Dirt Devil Upright Vacuum Cleaner Model #085430

I have a bissell vacuum model 3760-2 and it smells terrible when it is in use (like wet pet hair). I have emptied and washed the main collection "tank" and unscrewed the filter and washed the flexible filter but it still smell horrible. Any suggestions?

The filter if its dirty in gives bad smell.Also if it gets worn out or very old it gives bad smell.Many other users too have noticed this bad smell.Replacing the filter helped many other users too.\015\012The worst part being smell of the filte ...
Bissell Lift-Off(R) Revolution(R) Turbo Upright Vacuum

We have a Kenmore Progressive Model 116 Upright bagged vacuum with Hepa filter. It's at least a couple years old. For quite some time now when ever we use the vacuum the vacuum motor will shut off nafter about 5 min. of use. We then need to let it sit for awhile and then we can run it again for another 5 min. The bag has been change. Any one have any ideas how to fix this?

I suspect that you have a restriction. The motor sounds like the thermal break is stopping the motor before damage, due to heat.\012You must witness that the entire suction and discharge side are clear. This is not always very easy, but necessa ...
Kenmore 34612 Bagged Upright Vacuum

I also have the Whirlpool Accudry Gold AD70USV 70 Pint Per Day model. It works fine in every way except it SMELLS BAD. How FRUSTRATING. Smells so bad, we don't want to use it, but paid good money for it, and too much hassle to go back to manufacturer and seller. It did this since day 1, but we kept thinking it would clear up and let it go too long. It STINKS.

Try cleaning roller brush and the and all the plastic around it... if it is a dust cup then clean it real good also... ...
Vacuums

Have a Centralux Aerus about 5 years old. Don't see a model number. There is suction but beater brush quit working. Was using for a few minutes, shut it off for a few minutes, turned it back on and suction only. Tried the reset button also. Tried the sidekick attachment and it works fine. There was no smell like something was hot. Belt is fine. Are there any fuses or anything else to try? This vacuum cleaner has not really been used that much, it is hard to believe the motor would need replaced

There probably is a loose wire in the handle near the switch or a wire off near the swivel elbow near the vac power head. With the right fastener tool to remove some screws you can fix it yourself ...
Electrolux Centralux Vacuum

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